Become a KMAC Couture Artist
Deadline: December 1, 2024

Artist Opportunity Type: Exhibition
Entry Fee: $0
Open to (any restrictions on entries): Anyone who is 14 years of age or older can apply to be a part of KMAC Couture! Artists can apply individually, or as a team of up to three (3) members.
Any designer under the age of 18 must have a signed parental permission agreement.
If you are submitting from out of state, it is expected that you and your garment are at KMAC Museum on April 17th, 2025 for the Rehearsal, as well as April 19th, 2025 for the day of KMAC Couture. (If you cannot be here for one of the mandatory dates but are still interested in applying, please contact couture@kmacmuseum.org)
Exhibition/Event Dates: April 17-19, 2025
Event Location (City/Venue): Paristown Hall, 724 Brent Street, Louisville, Kentucky, 40204
Contact: couture@kmacmuseum.org
Additional Information:Become a KMAC Couture Artist
KMAC Couture is the signature fundraiser for KMAC Contemporary Art Museum. It is a magnificent event - and we couldn't do it without the incredible talent of the Artists of KMAC Couture!
Each year selected artists showcase their designs during both the KMAC Couture cocktail reception and on the runway!
We are excited to announce The KMAC Couture: Art Walks the Runway theme for 2025 is “Lucky #13!”  
Submissions are open now through December 1st, 2024 at midnight EST on our website at www.KMACmuseum.org/couture
Don't miss your chance to exhibit your work at KMAC Couture: Art Walks the Runway!
2025 KMAC COUTURE CURATORIAL STATEMENT
As KMAC Couture enters the teenage years, our 2025 runway celebrates the occasion of its auspicious thirteenth birthday with a tribute to all things lucky. Submissions for this edition of Art Walks the Runway will pay homage to the charms and superstitions that offer hope and allow us to explore that sometimes all too rare of human faculties—the ability to dream and to think big. For this year’s submission process, we ask you all to think big and share your visions and personal ideas about luck.
As part of the kickoff to Derby Season here in Louisville, this year’s couture also welcomes submissions exploring the thrill and allure for games of chance. Whether making a wishful blow into your hand before a lively roll of the dice, or vigorously blowing out all the candles of a birthday cake, we all have personal and collective customs that we hope will help influence future good and fortune.
Elements to keep in mind for a favorable submission include: having a clear narrative and connection to the theme, a special reveal or element of surprise, or a detail that might transform in some way along the runway. As we thank our lucky stars for all our artists, sponsors, workers, audiences, and fans, we look forward to celebrating our lucky 13th runway with you all.
Joey Yates
Curatorial Director
KMAC Contemporary Art Museum
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In CommonWealth: Kentucky Art, Craft, & Design / Juried Exhibit
Deadline: December 1, 2024

Artist Opportunity Type: Exhibition
Entry Fee:     35.00
Open to (any restrictions on entries):
ELIGIBILITY
In CommonWealth: Kentucky Art, Craft, & Design is open to all artists, designers, and craftspeople, over the age of 18 residing in Kentucky. This juried exhibit welcomes submissions made in the past 4 years in all media, genres, and disciplines, including two-, three-, and four-dimensional work.
Exhibition/Event Dates: EXHIBITION: January 28 – February 20, 2025
RECEPTION: Thursday, February 6, 6–8PM
Event Location (City/Venue): EKU GILES GALLERY, 2396 Crabbe Street, Richmond, Kentucky, 40475
Contact: MELISSA VANDENBERG, melissa.vandenberg@eku.edu
Additional Information:
DEADLINE: Sunday, December 1
NOTIFICATIONS: Monday, December 16
EXHIBITION: January 28 – February 20, 2025
RECEPTION: Thursday, February 6, 6–8PM
In CommonWealth: Kentucky Art, Craft, & Design is a juried exhibition that celebrates the distinct yet interconnected practices of art, craft, and design. This Kentucky-wide exhibit highlights our shared origins while honoring our differences, championing the essential similarities and distinctions in how and why creative work is produced.
In CommonWealth: Kentucky Art, Craft, & Design is open to all artists, designers, and craftspeople, over the age of 18 residing in Kentucky. This exhibit is juried by artist and educator Kurt Gohde, Professor of Art of Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky.
ELIGIBILITY
In CommonWealth: Kentucky Art, Craft, & Design is open to all artists, designers, and craftspeople, over the age of 18 residing in Kentucky. This juried exhibit welcomes submissions made in the past 4 years in all media, genres, and disciplines, including two-, three-, and four-dimensional work.
ABOUT THE JUROR
Kurt Gohde teaches Studio Art at Transylvania University in Lexington, KY and makes art to invite conversations about contemporary social issues, from marginalized sexualities to the experience of homelessness. Recently, he has become newly invigorated by hand-carving wooden spoons and making plans to reseed the clouds over Kentucky with meat, in loving memory of the Kentucky meat rain of 1876.
ABOUT THE GALLERY
EKU Giles Gallery is located on the campus of Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, Kentucky. Serving campus and the commonwealth since its founding in 1973, the Fred Parker Giles Gallery celebrated its 50th anniversary with a significant renovation. The newly renovated venue spotlights multidisciplinary creative scholarship from artists of regional and national renown. The gallery is named for Fred Parker Giles, a distinguished Professor of Art at EKU from 1939-1964.
AWARDS
Three awards will be selected by our juror after the installation of In CommonWealth, in the amount of $300 each. The awards will be announced at the public reception, Thursday, February 6, from 6-8PM.
SALES
EKU Giles Gallery does not take any commission on sales resulting from inclusion in the exhibit. Sales inquiries will be enthusiastically forwarded directly to the exhibitor.
FEE
A non-refundable $35 entry fee allows a maximum of 3 entries per each artist/designer/craftsperson. One image only for each entry. Collaborative group entries are welcome, but a maximum of 3 entries per individual still applies. Fee payment does not guarantee inclusion in the exhibit.
DIGITAL SUBMISSIONS
Entries are only made via CaFÉ, please follow formatting guidelines when uploading work samples to “My Portfolio” on callforentries.org (JPEG or JPG, under 5MB with a minimum of 1200 pixels on the longest side). More information is available at CaFÉ Help. Each uploaded image constitutes one piece/entry.
ACCEPTED WORK
EKU Giles Gallery will notify each exhibitor about accepted and declined entries through CaFÉ. The gallery will provide detailed instructions for hand delivery and/or shipping of accepted entries. All costs related to transportation, shipping, and insurance are the responsibility of each exhibitor(s). Work delivered late, or failing to meet the outlined requirements, will not be included. EKU Giles Gallery and the guest juror reserve the right to reject work if 1) it differs from the original submission, or 2) breaches the guidelines set forth in this prospectus, or 3) is deemed unsafe to exhibit at the discretion of the gallery director. 
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Bernheim Forest & Arboretum 2025 Artist in Residency Program
Deadline: December 2, 2024

Artist Opportunity Type: Residency or Fellowship
Entry Fee: $0
Open to (any restrictions on entries): The residency is currently open to visual and mixed-media artists, including those working with sound and performance art that incorporates visual elements. It is not available for writers, musicians, or dancers. Applicants may be emerging or established artists at the regional, national, or international level.
Applicants must be professional visual artists. Undergraduate students are not eligible to apply.
Exhibition/Event Dates:     January 1  - December 31 2025
Event Location (City/Venue): Bernheim Forest and Arboretum,  2499 Clermont Rd., Hwy 245, Clermont , KY, 40110
Contact: Teresa Koester, teresa.koester@bernheim.org
Additional Information:𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗦! Bernheim’s Arts in Nature team is now accepting applications for the 2025 Artist in Residence program. Since 1980, this acclaimed residency has allowed visual artists to live and create among Bernheim’s stunning natural beauty.
Up to 4 artists are selected for residencies at Bernheim annually. One residency is always dedicated to an artist currently living in Kentucky or nearby counties in Southern Indiana, and one residency is dedicated to an artist whose work addresses environmental issues and the climate crisis.
Artists are encouraged to explore ideas that reinforce Bernheim’s mission of connecting people with nature and to use their residency to take risks, experiment, and explore new avenues in their own work. Please visit bernheim.org/air for more information and application.
In 2025, we celebrate 45 years of art that ignites wonder, sparks curiosity, and brings people closer to nature. Be part of this legacy—apply today.
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Visiting Artist Workshop | Illuminated Forms: Exploring Light & Texture Through Scratchboard Drawing with Kate Samworth
Deadline: December 5, 2024

Artist Opportunity Type: Workshop
Entry Fee: $560
Open to (any restrictions on entries): All
Exhibition/Event Dates: December 6 - 8, 2024
Event Location (City/Venue): Manifest Drawing Center, 3464 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH, 45223
Contact: Kevin Leigh-Manuell, kevin@manifestvisualarts.org
Additional Information: Illuminated Forms:
Exploring Light & Texture Through Scratchboard Drawing
A 3-day Intensive Workshop with Kate Samworth
December 6 - 8, 2024 (Friday- Sunday)
Friday, 6-10pm, Public Demonstration
Saturday, 10am - 5pm, Workshop
Sunday, 10am- 5pm, Workshop
Tuition:
Early Registration (through November 8): $448 (Student Rate: $380*)
Regular Registration (ends December 5): $560 (Student Rate: $476*)
* 15% discount student rates offered only with valid academic student i.d. We will contact you to obtain verification in advance of the workshop.
This three-day workshop will provide an immersive introduction to the art of scratchboard drawing—a distinctive engraving technique that allows for exceptional detail and a broad range of textures. Unlike traditional drawing methods, scratchboard uses a subtractive process to remove black ink to reveal the white surface beneath, creating high-contrast and dynamic compositions.
As Manifest anticipates the creation of its fully equipped printmaking studio focusing on stone lithography, etching, and other relief methods, courses like this one serve as preparatory training for potential future work in printmaking.
In this workshop, you will experiment with lighting arrangements to create dynamic still-life compositions that highlight the interplay of light and shadow, explore various tools and techniques to refine your mark-making and focus on creating depth by mastering value contrast and atmospheric perspective.
Participants will have the option to bring their own subject matter or select from a variety of objects provided, including classical casts, natural specimens, and still-life arrangements from the Manifest collection. Throughout the workshop, participants will examine masterworks in scratchboard, analyzing what makes them successful, and experiment with a variety of tools to create intricate textures and develop a personal approach.
Key Workshop Objectives:
Experiment with the selection and lighting of an arrangement of objects, controlling light and shadow to create dynamic compositions.
Develop a personal style of mark-making through exploration of tools and
techniques.
Create depth within a composition through control of value contrast and atmospheric perspective
Class Size: Maximum: 15
Level of Study: This class is suggested for individuals with some drawing experience. Basic observational drawing skills are expected.
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    FALL * $1,800.00 Innovate Grants for Art + Photo
Deadline: December 12, 2024

Artist Opportunity Type: Residency or Fellowship
Entry Fee: $35
Open to (any restrictions on entries): Visual Artists and Photographers 18 years and older, from all around the world, are eligible to apply. All media and genres are accepted. All applicants retain the right to the work they submit.
Exhibition/Event Dates:  12/12/24
Event Location (City/Venue): online
Contact: email@innovateartistgrants.org
Additional Information: FALL 2024 OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS — Innovate Grant is thrilled to introduce our newly increased award amounts of $1,800.00.
Innovate Grant awards (2) $1,800.00 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. In addition, (12) honorable mentions (6 in art and 6 in photo), will be featured on our website and join a growing community of vibrant and talented artists. Innovate Grant's commitment extends beyond the grant cycle by promoting the work of selected winners and honorable mentions into the future. For more information and to apply visit https://innovateartistgrants.org
Innovate Grant supports artists and photographers through quarterly grants. We've simplified the grant process, so that artists and photographers can focus on making their innovative work. The work should speak for itself and our application reflects that.
Innovate Grant awards:
+ 1 x $1,800.00 Grant to a Visual Artist
+ 1 x $1,800.00 Grant to a Photographer
+ 12 x Honorable Mentions
Explore the work of ALL Past Innovate Grant recipients and read their interviews at https://innovateartistgrants.org
How to Apply: Visual Artists and Photographers 18 years and older, from all around the world, are eligible to apply. All media and genres are accepted. All applicants retain the right to the work they submit. Apply today at https://innovateartistgrants.org
Category: Multiple disciplines and genres accepted
Deadline:  Thursday, December 12, 2024 – Submit by 11:59PM Pacific Standard Time
Region: US & International
Awards: 2 x $1,800.00 USD Grants // 12 x Honorable Mentions
Apply Online Today
https://innovateartistgrants.org

Blacks Against the Wall
Deadline: January 3, 2024

Artist Opportunity Type: Exhibition
Entry Fee: $0
Open to (any restrictions on entries): Working artist only, students need not apply
Theme is contemporary black art
Canvas size limited to 40x60
Sculpture limited to table top size
accepted artist will be notified January 6.
Delivery of work will start on January 16, from noon-3:30, January 17 from 1-5:30 and January 18 from 10-3:30.
The opening is January 25.  The show runs through February 22.  Pickup of work is Sunday February 23, 1-3 pm.
Exhibition/Event Dates: January 25-February 22, 2025
Event Location (City/Venue): Chestnuts and Pearls, 157 E Main St, New Albany, Indiana, 47150
Contact: Linda Williams, innbridge@aol.com
Additional Information: Guest curator is Jes Allen
Please submit images with the following information
Title
Medium
Size
Price
Artist
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CITY HALL FOYER GALLERY
Deadline: January 8, 2024

Artist Opportunity Type: Exhibition
Entry Fee: $0
Open to (any restrictions on entries): Open to all artists, whether submitting as individuals or as part of a group.
Exhibition/Event Dates: 2025
Event Location (City/Venue): City Hall Foyer Gallery, 500 Quartermaster court, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Contact: kwang@cityofjeff.net
Additional Information: Call for Artists: 2025 City Hall Foyer Gallery Exhibitions
Location: Jeffersonville, IN City Hall Foyer Gallery
The City of Jeffersonville Public Art is seeking artists to exhibit in the City Hall Foyer Gallery throughout 2025. This gallery will showcase rotating exhibitions, with approximately four rotations across the year.
https://www.jeffersonvilleart.com/open-calls
Submission Details:
Eligibility: Open to all artists, whether submitting as individuals or as part of a group.
Exhibition Wall: Single wall space in the main foyer of City Hall, measuring 17 feet in length with a clip rail mounted at 12 feet high.
Artwork Requirements:
2D or Relief Artwork: Works must be able to hang with clip rail cords and STAS security zipper hangers.
Acceptable Works: All pieces must be suitable for temporary gallery-style exhibitions. Advertisements or promotional materials will not be accepted.
Exhibition Options:
Solo or Group Shows: Applications are welcome for both individual and group exhibitions.
Curated Group Shows: Individual pieces may also be submitted for theme-based group shows, curated by Jeffersonville Art.
Application Process:
Application Timing: Select your preferred timeframe for exhibition on the application form. Applications are open for all four rotations in 2025.
You are more then welcome to have your art work for sale during the exhibit if you wish but it is not a requirement . Jeff Public Arts will not take a commission.
If you’re interested in showcasing your artwork in a public gallery that celebrates Jeffersonville’s diverse artistic talent, apply now for this exciting opportunity!
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Marvels of Media Festival
Deadline: January 15, 2024

Artist Opportunity Type: Fair or Festival
Entry Fee: $0
Open to (any restrictions on entries): Are you an autistic media-maker? Do you know an autistic media-maker? Submit now to the Marvels of Media Festival!
Museum of the Moving Image's Marvels of Media Festival is part of the Marvels of Media initiative, which showcases, celebrates, and supports autistic media makers of all ages and skill sets. This festival is an opportunity to recognize the outstanding and creative media work of autistic media-makers through film screenings and in-depth panel discussions.
Exhibition/Event Dates: 03/27/2025-03/29/2025
Event Location (City/Venue): Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35 Ave, Astoria, NY, 11106
Contact: Tiffany Joy Butler, studio@movingimage.org
Additional Information: Marvels of Media Festival provides the opportunity to:
· Present your work to industry professionals, colleagues and the general public
· Meet and network with a community of autistic media-makers
· Participate in workshops, exhibits, screenings, and/or learn from other industry professionals
The fourth annual Marvels of Media Festival will take place March 27 to March 29, 2025. If you need help with the application, have access requests or have questions, please email: studio@movingimage.org

Prestonia Mural Project
Deadline: TBA

Artist Opportunity Type: Job Opportunity
Entry Fee: $0
Open to (any restrictions on entries): Louisville Muralists
Exhibition/Event Dates: TBA
Event Location (City/Venue): Craft House wall, 4031 Preston Hwy, Louisville , Ky, 40213
Contact Name: Sophia Dew, sophiadew@gmail.com
Additional Information:    The Prestonia Neighborhood Association is looking to commission an artist for a mural project that honors the area’s history as part of Camp Zachary Taylor during World War I. The location of the mural will be at 4031 Preston Hwy on the exterior wall/garage door of Hometown Brewing, facing Preston Hwy.
The vision of the project is to create a mural in the style of historical photos of the time  surrounded by red poppies, a symbol of remembrance of our veterans.
Please submit original design concepts alongside price estimates detailing materials, size, and time frame for completion to sophiadew@gmail.com.

Henry Vogt Machine Mold Inventory Giveaway
Deadline: Ongoing

Entry Fee: free
Open to (any restrictions on entries): Anyone able to transport the parts
Event Dates: Until they're gone
Event Location (City/Venue): LVA, 1538 Lytle St. Hours: Monday-Thursday 10a-4p.
Contact Name: Taylor Sanders, Taylor@louisvillevisualart.org
Additional Information: LVA is storing Henry Vogt Machine mold inventory and we are giving away the parts to artists who would like to use them however they please. You are welcomed to stop by and see what we have and take home any part of it that is remaining. See the link below for pictures.
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LVA Free Wall
Deadline: Ongoing

Artist Opportunity Type: RFQ or RFP
Open to (any restrictions on entries): Artists of any skill level
Event Location (City/Venue): Louisville Visual Art, 1538 Lytle Street, Louisville KY
Contact Name: Taylor, taylor@louisvillevisualart.org
Additional Information: You have an idea for a sprawling mural, but nowhere to sketch out your vision to scale. You have always wanted to try spray painting techniques, but your studio lacks proper ventilation. You have painted on large canvases, but have never had the chance to try out your skills on a textured wall.
The LVA Free Wall is a safe, legal space for both aspiring muralists and seasoned public artists to practice their painting skills or work out ideas for large-scale artworks at Louisville Visual Art.
The goal for the LVA Free Wall is to provide artists space to gain the necessary experience to broaden their artistic career by having an introduction into a whole new creative market -- mural painting. Artists are encouraged to photograph their artwork for their portfolios or to show a potential new client. Interested in practicing mural painting at the LVA Free Wall? Just fill out the form linked below and we will get back with you soon!
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